Located in the heart of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, Misu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice, Misu-no-kami, and the water spirit, Hikoboshi. The shrine's architecture reflects its age, with a traditional Japanese-style main hall and several smaller shrines, including the famous Shiroishi Shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility, Shiroishi-no-kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Misu-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Misu-no-kami, Hikoboshi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can participate in the traditional tea ceremony, 'ochaya,' held during the autumnal leaves festival.
文化的背景
Misu Shrine is famous for its autumnal leaves festival, 'koyo,' which attracts many visitors from around Japan. The shrine's Shiroishi-no-kami is believed to have a strong connection with agriculture and fertility, making it an important deity for local farmers.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in the Nara period (710-794 CE), but its current main hall dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE).